The pandemic increased the number of families booking vacation rentals in 2020 and 2021, with the trend expected to continue. The popularity of rentals grew because they allow large family groups to vacation together yet maintain social distancing and avoid crowds, something almost impossible to do in a hotel. However, if you are injured in[…] Read More
Category: Slip and Fall
What Damages May I Receive after a Slip and Fall Accident?
Being seriously injured in a slip and fall accident can be a very traumatic experience because most of the time it is such a surprising incident. Most people are not expecting to fall and strike the ground so hard. As we go to stores and commercial establishments, we expect that the property is going to[…] Read More
Who Is Liable if I Slip and Fall in a Parking Lot?
When you slip and fall in your own home, the fault may be your own if you were running down the stairs or left a spill on your kitchen floor. However, if a slip and fall accident like this happens in a parking lot, the liability may be held by another party. Finding out exactly[…] Read More
Why Must I See a Doctor after a Slip and Fall Accident?
Particularly in the winter, slip and fall accidents are quite common in New Jersey. They can happen in a parking lot, in a store, at other people’s homes, or just walking around outside. An important thing to note about a slip and fall accident is that there is a duty of care the law requires[…] Read More
What Happens if I Slip and Fall at a Hotel?
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, often with little warning and resulting in severe personal injury. If you are staying at a hotel, the possibility of a slip and fall accident exists whether you are there for business or pleasure and can severely dampen your itinerary. A severe injury caused by a slip and fall[…] Read More
How Can Seniors Avoid Slip and Fall Accidents?
One of the major health concerns for our seniors are the injuries they can sustain after a fall. Falling hazards are a serious problem for the elderly. In some instances, the falls are caused by the elderly becoming frailer or more easily losing their balance. In other instances, the falls are caused by medical issues[…] Read More
What Are Some Winter Slip and Fall Safety Tips?
Most people are well aware that slip and fall accidents surge during the winter as streets and sidewalks accumulate snow and ice. Even a short trip to retrieve the mail could result in an accident. Staying safe during the winter means you have to be proactive in trying to mitigate slips and falls, which often[…] Read More
What Happens if I Slip and Fall at an Airport?
Airports are hectic places, featuring people rushing to departure gates and groups of people clustered together awaiting disembarking passengers. There are wet floors, thousands of carry-on bags and luggage lying about, transport vehicles rushing through, food and gift carts, cleaning carts, and many more obstacles to navigate as you move through. All these factors and[…] Read More
Can You File a Claim if You Slip and Fall While Drunk?
The premises liability laws in virtually all states says that the people who own and occupy a commercial or private property must maintain reasonably safe conditions. If a potentially dangerous condition exists, such as a puddle caused by a spill on the floor, the people in control of that property must take reasonable steps to[…] Read More
What Happens if I Slip and Fall at a Resort?
A slip and fall accident can ruin a resort vacation, and the results can be life-altering, especially if the injury is severe. Resorts can be held liable for a visitor’s injuries, and accidents can happen for numerous reasons. A beach resort would offer different amenities than a ski resort, but the resort’s liability in slip[…] Read More